E-reward surveys: time to post
Jan 30, 2006 | 4:57 pm
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E-reward surveys: time to post
Has anyone noticed that sometimes when you do an e-rewards surveys the points post immediately and other times it takes a while (if ever) for them to post. When I complete a survey, it always says it will take 7-10 business days to post. However, recently most of the points have been posting immediately, notwithstanding that message. This is a huge improvement. Otoh, if the points don't post, I'd say that over half the time I never see them, and I do so many e-rewards surveys I just can't keep track of them. (It isn't worth it, since I'll max out on the awards I'm interested in anyway.) Why the difference? Do some companies want to see if your answers are legit before crediting points? tlx
Jan 30, 2006 | 5:40 pm
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If you had started this thread a day earlier, I would have told you that every time that I've done a survey, the points have posted immediately. I probably only avg. about 3-4/month but that had been my experience. Until today... just did one about 2 or 3 hours ago and went to check on my $6 -- its not there 
And I agree, it ain't worth tracking them down..
And I agree, it ain't worth tracking them down..
Jan 30, 2006 | 8:15 pm
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I have actually noticed the same trend, and was reminded of that after taking a survey a few minutes ago... the points do seem to be posting immediately, which is pretty cool. Some of the larger value ones, which seem to usually take place off of e-Rewards, do tend to take longer.
I only go after e-Rewards surveys that are worth more than $5, and those I go after viligantly.
I only go after e-Rewards surveys that are worth more than $5, and those I go after viligantly.
Jan 31, 2006 | 1:03 pm
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I also noticed that most of my $3 or $5 (or other) surveys post before I can click back to the main offer screen. ^ Only a (very) few do not post immediately. But I have seen some $7 or $10 rewards post "out of the blue". 
No, if they don't post immediately, I usually don't track them. But you never know which ones do, and which ones don't, until your done.
Most times, I "don't qualify" for the survey and only get the "partial reward" of $1 usually - which usually posts immediately! ^
No, if they don't post immediately, I usually don't track them. But you never know which ones do, and which ones don't, until your done.
Most times, I "don't qualify" for the survey and only get the "partial reward" of $1 usually - which usually posts immediately! ^
Jan 31, 2006 | 1:45 pm
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Originally Posted by scooper
If you had started this thread a day earlier, I would have told you that every time that I've done a survey, the points have posted immediately. I probably only avg. about 3-4/month but that had been my experience. Until today... just did one about 2 or 3 hours ago and went to check on my $6 -- its not there And I agree, it ain't worth tracking them down..
And I agree, it ain't worth tracking them down..
Jan 31, 2006 | 1:46 pm
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I too have been getting some that take a while to post,but I"ve also gotten some that are 45 minutes long.There is no way I'm going to waste my time on something that long, that may or may not post.
Jan 31, 2006 | 11:16 pm
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If you are missing e-Rewards after the advertised 7-10 business days, just send an email to [email protected] and let them know. Include the invitation email if you have it, or at least the survey name. Every time my points didn't post within the advertised time, I emailed them and they've posted them within 24-48 hours, no arguments. There's no runaround so it's definitely worth trying.
Feb 1, 2006 | 10:18 am
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I'll echo cepheid's advice. I have a PDA, and when I complete a survey I write a note in the datebook for 10 days later. When that date comes I check my account statement to make sure it has posted. If it hasn't I send a message to their customer service with the link to the survey and a request that they post the $. They usually post it within a day or 2. So that's worked out very well for me.
Feb 1, 2006 | 12:17 pm
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Originally Posted by cepheid
If you are missing e-Rewards after the advertised 7-10 business days, just send an email to [email protected] and let them know. Include the invitation email if you have it, or at least the survey name. Every time my points didn't post within the advertised time, I emailed them and they've posted them within 24-48 hours, no arguments. There's no runaround so it's definitely worth trying.
Feb 1, 2006 | 1:54 pm
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Originally Posted by USCGamecock
After getting offers almost everyday, I am not getting many offers now. Actually I haven't received any in almost 2 weeks. I wonder what happened? 
Feb 1, 2006 | 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by cepheid
If you are missing e-Rewards after the advertised 7-10 business days, just send an email to [email protected] and let them know. Include the invitation email if you have it, or at least the survey name. Every time my points didn't post within the advertised time, I emailed them and they've posted them within 24-48 hours, no arguments. There's no runaround so it's definitely worth trying.
Feb 24, 2006 | 3:56 pm
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Well, whenever I think I have e-rewards figured out, they confound me. In the last couple of weeks I've received a handful of e-$ within the 7-10 business day period, after figuring I'd never see them. tls
Feb 24, 2006 | 5:25 pm
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Originally Posted by thelostshark
Well, whenever I think I have e-rewards figured out, they confound me. In the last couple of weeks I've received a handful of e-$ within the 7-10 business day period, after figuring I'd never see them. tls
Feb 26, 2006 | 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by rbessler
WOW! I just emailed [email protected] hoping to get a couple missing surveys posted in the next couple of days... and the posted within 45 minutes! Someone there is really paying attention. Quick and easy. Thanks!
